The District of Columbia has agreed to a $50,000 settlement to resolve a lawsuit from a man who claimed police detained him for playing Darth Vader's theme song while following an Ohio National Guard patrol.
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Monday’s severe weather is still causing problems throughout the Northland, with downed trees and power lines creating power outages. As of around 11:00 a.m., crews with Minnesota Power had restored most of their outages, which were impacting 4,100 people at one point. Power is still out for a...
A man in his 30s is facing charges for allegedly stabbing and killing a group home employee in Cold Spring last week. Luke Patrick McLane, 33, of Cold Spring, was charged Monday in Stearns County with one count of second-degree murder. On Saturday, law enforcement responded to a group home ...
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said Tuesday nothing will change with how the state treats transgender athletes. They'll be treated with dignity, humanity and respect.
Former Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver and Detroit Lakes native Adam Thielen is up for a major humanitarian award. ESPN announced Tuesday that Thielen is one of the nominees for the Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award at the 2026 ESPY Awards. The award is given annually to an athlet...
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Think child care is expensive where you live? You’re probably right. A new report reveals the states where child care costs are eating up the biggest chunk of household income.
The latest guitarist through the band’s revolving door brings a Minnesota connection when/if he plays here.
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The District of Columbia has agreed to a $50,000 settlement to resolve a lawsuit from a man who claimed police detained him for playing Darth Vader's theme song while following an Ohio National Guard patrol.
In a divided vote, the high court turned back President Trump’s second-term executive order that sought to deny automatic U.S. citizenship for children born in the United States to parents who are in the country illegally or temporarily.
Americans preparing to hold a Fourth of July barbecue this weekend will face higher costs for their burgers and hot dogs amid stubborn inflation, a new report finds.
This Tuesday afternoon in the Twin Cities will be Hot but not as Humid as it was Monday – temperatures this afternoon will be in the low 90s with dew point temperatures near 70 Degrees producing Heat Index Values near 100 Degrees and Skies will be Hazy with Southwest Winds at 5 to 15 mph. Partly...
Fire crews spent hours battling a three-alarm blaze at Crow River Winery in Hutchinson, Minnesota early Tuesday morning, though the main building was spared from the damage.
Federal prosecutors announced charges against 25 alleged members of two Minneapolis drug trafficking gangs, saying the organizations operated open-air drug markets, distributed fentanyl and fueled violent crime across the city.
Clergy and the Singing Resistance helped deflect angry protesters at Northfield Pride, keeping the focus on celebration, not conflict.
LeBron James is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers, which means another decision awaits. A mere 16 years after his first famed “decision” — the one that saw him leave Cleveland for Miami — James is getting ready to change uniforms once again. He has told the Lakers that his eight-year run with them i...
LeBron James will not be back with the Los Angeles Lakers and plans to play a record-extending 24th NBA season elsewhere. His decision is perhaps the biggest domino that will fall during the NBA’s offseason player movement window, alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo being traded by Milwaukee to Miami...
The Richfield-based retailer is banking consumers will upgrade to RGB LED televisions as incoming CEO Jason Bonfig prepares to take over.
The Wolves went from having a glut of power forwards to having a scarcity. Can they address that with free agency opening Tuesday?
The 21-year-old was reported missing on Thursday during training operations off the California coast, the U.S. Marines said.
Both sides are still open to a new contract, but the Minnetonka native can test free agency on Wednesday.
Federal and state officials on Tuesday announced criminal charges stemming from a “major” drug trafficking investigation in Minnesota that has so far produced 25 arrests. Leaders from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, FBI, Drug Enforcement Administration, Minneapolis Police Department and Hennepin C...
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Supreme Court that has expanded gun rights will consider whether bans on semiautomatic rifles, often called assault weapons, violate the Second Amendment. The justices said Tuesday they will hear appeals challenging bans on the AR-15 and similar semiautomatic firearms in Conn...
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Supreme Court that has expanded gun rights will consider whether bans on semiautomatic rifles, often called assault weapons, violate the Second Amendment. The justices said Tuesday they will hear appeals challenging bans on the AR-15 and similar semiautomatic firearms in Conn...
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Supreme Court that has expanded gun rights will consider whether bans on semiautomatic rifles, often called assault weapons, violate the Second Amendment. The justices said Tuesday they will hear appeals challenging bans on the AR-15 and similar semiautomatic firearms in Conn...
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Supreme Court that has expanded gun rights will consider whether bans on semiautomatic rifles, often called assault weapons, violate the Second Amendment. The justices said Tuesday they will take up appeals asking the court to strike down bans on the AR-15 and similar semiaut...
Plus: Colonial Market on Lake Street closes, Korean ‘ramen library’ coming to MOA and more restaurant news.
Construction continues in Lake Elmo as crews work in a busy intersection to improve safety and access. The city said crews began work on the Lake Elmo Avenue and Highway 36 Interchange Project on Monday. Access to Highway 36 at Lake Elmo Avenue (County Highway 17) is closed during constructio...
Ford’s latest recall covers certain Ford F-150, Lincoln Aviator, Ford Explorer, Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition vehicles manufactured between 2018 and 2021.
A Colorado man got an unexpected surprise when he opened the door to his truck.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday erased limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for Congress and president, striking down a federal election law that is more than 50 years old. Prodded by a Republican-led lawsuit that includes Vice President...
WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens. By a 6-3 vote, the ...
We paddled 13 river, lake and creek routes in the Twin Cities metro. Here’s how to get on the water, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned paddler.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday erased limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for Congress and president, striking down a federal election law that is more than 50 years old. Prodded by a Republican-led lawsuit that includes Vice President JD...
The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams, in another setback for transgender people.
Many communities in northern Minnesota are recovering from severe storms that rolled through the state on Monday.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams, in another setback for transgender people. The court’s six-justice conservative majority, which has repeatedly ruled against transgender Americans in the pas...
Complaints from caregivers and patients’ families echo concerns that nearly derailed Acadia and Fairview’s plan to build the for-profit Minnesota hospital.
Once known for their homogeneity, many Twin Cities suburbs are becoming younger and more diverse.
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